Fallen Officer Bradley Fox to be honored at Sunday fundraiser

WHITPAIN — The Immaculata University Nursing Society will hold a benefit for the family of Officer Bradley Fox, who was killed in the line of duty last month, on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. at The Limit, formerly known as Reeds, in Blue Bell.

In addition to a buffet and drink specials, the event will feature live music from Mike Luneman and Kristen Murray; Danny Beissel, Brian Quinn, and John McNutt; and Modern Bliss, a performance from Caitrin Academy of Irish Dance, DJ Mike Pagz, and a variety of raffles, including autographed memorabilia from the Philadelphia Flyers, gift certificates, and a homemade quilt, among other items and a 50/50 raffle will be held.

“It’s a special thing because of Officer Fox,” said Nursing Society President Liz Lawrence. “We do a lot of volunteer work throughout the community but because of Chief Lawrence being my uncle and a classmate of mine was close with Officer Fox and his wife, we wanted to do something.”

The Nursing Society does not have a specific monetary goal in mind for how much the event raises. Instead, it is simply hoping to raise as much money as possible for the Fox family, as has been the goal of the other benefits that have been held in his honor recently.

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According to Lawrence, all items available for raffle were donated and the performers are playing for free. Sign-A-Rama in Norristown has also donated a banner for the event and will be printing up T-shirts that will be available for purchase at the event. In fact, the only cost that will need to be covered is for the venue, which includes food and drink specials. Beyond that, all proceeds will go directly to the Fox family.

“Everything falls by the wayside when something like this happens and really reminds people of what is important,” Lawrence said. “Anything that we can contribute to this will be helpful.”

While the members of the Nursing Society contribute their time and energy to a variety of causes throughout the year, because of the incredibly close ties that the group has with the Plymouth Township Police Department, this event has taken on a special meaning for some of its members.

“The main thing is I wanted to support my uncle at a time like this,” said Lawrence. “I do not recall ever meeting Officer Fox, but I know that Uncle Joe considers the precinct to be his second family and I just wanted to do something to help him and help support them.”

The Limit is located at 1486 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell and the benefit is open to people of all ages. Wristbands will be distributed to those who are over 21-years-old and a buffet will be provided. Tickets for the event will cost $20 and can be purchased at the door the day of the event.